Mount Vernon Rec Center

The community is invited to enjoy the recently renovated Mount Vernon Rec Center! The Rec Center opened its doors on Monday, June 9. Be one of the first to enjoy this fresh, new facility featuring: Fitness Center, Ice Arena, Climbing Wall, Drop-In Childcare, Indoor Track, Pool, Birthday Parties, Classes and Fall Camps.

Secure access to all the amazing things this facility has to offer by purchasing membership. The Park Authority offers a variety of membership packages for annual and monthly membership for groups and same households.

Purchase Memberships

Not sure if membership is right for you? Walk in visitors can try out the Rec Center with General Admission — purchase at the front desk!  

General Admission (Per Visit) 

Please note: There’s a $3 Chaperone Fee for a non-participating adult accompanying a fee-paying youth/child. 

Interested in learning more about the Fitness Center? Schedule an orientation to learn more about using the equipment, explore wellness amenities and hear about programs. Talk to Fitness Center staff or inquire at the front desk. Please call ahead of visiting to coordinate a Fitness Center orientation at 703-768-3224. 

Additional questions? Please contact us at FCPARECenters@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

Mount Vernon Rec Center Ice Arena boasts high quality amenities to help ice skaters reach their full potential. This area features two ice rinks — the Blue Rink and the Red Rink (identified by bleacher color) — that both meet National Hockey League (NHL) size specifications (200 feet long by 85 feet wide). It also includes a skate rental area with skate sharpening services, team locker rooms and party room with skate-friendly flooring for events.

Enjoy time on the ice by: 

• Signing up for skating classes and/or hockey classes 
• Joining a Public Skate Session (open skate times for all ages and abilities) — Attendance is included in Rec Center membership; Non-members pay a daily fee or can purchase a discounted pack of entries
• Attendance is included in Rec Center membership 
• Non-members pay a daily fee or can purchase a discounted pack of entries   
• Securing a spot in a Freestyle Sessions (open time for figure skaters) — sign up ahead of time to secure your spot! See the Freestyle Sessions calendar for times. 
• Signing up for Ice Dance to work on paired skating skills. View the Ice Dance calendar for times.  
• Grabbing a spot for Pickup Hockey (ages 16+) or Stick ‘n’ Puck (ages 5+) — sign up ahead of time to secure your spot! See the Hockey calendar for times.  
• Booking private lessons by contacting our instructors. 
• Inquiring about joining a local hockey group that reserves time at Mount Vernon Rec Centers 

Rink Rentals and Reserving Ice Time 

The Mount Vernon Rec Center Ice Team takes ice rink rental requests on a bi-annual basis. When the submission form is live, submit one time or recurring rink rental requests online.   

Those interested in teaching private skating lessons or who have any other questions about the Ice Arena, can contact us at FCPAMVRCICE@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Mount Vernon Rec Center offers drop-in childcare for ages 6 months to 10 years. Our staff provides activities, games and crafts to get kids moving, playing and making new friends while you work out.  

The drop-in childcare room is now open. Find current room hours listed under Mount Vernon Rec Center on the operational hours webpage.

Drop-In Childcare Room Hours 

• Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Monday-Thursday: 4-8 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost to use drop-in childcare is $3 per child for Rec Center members (annual or monthly) and $10 per child for non-members. Please note that a parent or guardian must remain in the building while their child/children are in the drop-in childcare room and the maximum amount of time to use these services is two hours.  

Be one of the first to enjoy the renovated Mount Vernon Rec Center by signing up for classes or joining in camps this fall. 

All ages will find something to enjoy at upcoming classes. Build skills in the pool, pick up a new hobby, get active with sports and exercise activities, there’s something for everyone. Explore Parktakes to see different class offerings. Sign up for classes online!

Children of all ages can enjoy fun activities and meet new friends at camps all year long. When public schools close for a student holiday, teacher workday or holiday break, the Park Authority hosts camps. Find your single day or two day fall camp and get in on the excitement. Sign up for fall camps online!

Mount Vernon Rec Center’s artificial rock climbing wall challenges everyone from beginners to advanced climbers. Climbers can use the Park Authority’s harnesses or bring their own (subject to staff inspection). There’s a maximum occupancy of six climbers on the wall at one time. It features auto-belays as well as a bouldering area for an additional challenge. Climbers less than 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult and weight requirements are between 30 pounds and 300 pounds.    

The climbing wall welcomes drop-in users (who have filled out a waiver) when the Park Authority’s trained attendants are available to supervise. The wall is now open. Find open climbing times listed under Mount Vernon Rec Center on the operational hours page.

Climbing Wall Hours

• Monday-Friday: 4-8 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fill out the Climbing Wall Participation and Release Agreement and get climbing! 

Celebrate birthdays with climbing fun, a party on ice or splashing excitement. Party packages include 20 admissions and a two-hour party featuring one hour of an activity (climbing, skating and swimming) and one hour in a party room. Pricing starts at $400. 

Bookings are open 90 days in advance and close 2 weeks prior to your event date. Learn more and book a party with us online.  

Celebrate with Us!

We are planning to celebrate after construction is complete and the facility is fully open! The grand opening celebration will showcase the very best of all aspects of this renovated community wellness hub. Please stay tuned to the Mount Vernon Rec Center website for more details.  

Welcome to our newly reopened, world class pool! The natatorium, which includes the pool, spa, sauna and locker rooms, is now open to the public. This area features: 

• Aquatic climbing wall — Try your climbing skills in our pool with the Park Authority’s first aquatic climbing wall.
• Lap lanes — Swim laps or do rounds of water walking/jogging. See the pool’s lap lane schedule for availability.  
• Spa — Ease your muscles in the poolside spa (for ages 16 and older who are not at risk in high temperatures, please see the rules). 
• Sauna — Relax and dry off in the sauna (for ages 16 and older who are not at risk in high temperatures, please see the rules). 
• Beach Entry — Enjoy the zero-depth, beach entry area featuring fun spray features.  
• Deep Water — Take a dive off the diving board. Coming soon: This area will also feature the Park Authority’s first aquatic climbing wall! The fun play feature invites ages 6 to 16 to put their climbing skills to the test in the pool. Stay tuned to this website for more details. 
• Wet Classroom — With pool-friendly flooring, this room sets the perfect stage for water safety trainings, water education events and birthday parties. 
• Locker Rooms and Family Changing Rooms  
• Spectator Area — Get a birds-eye view of the swimmers in the spectator area. Access this area that features bleachers on the top level of the Rec Center, down the walkway on the right from the front desk/entrance.  

Be one of the first to fully enjoy the renovated pool at Mount Vernon Rec Center by joining classes: 

• Sign up for aquatics classes online 
• Schedule One on One or Small Group Swim Lessons 
• Drop-In on a water exercise class — Purchase an Aqua Flex Pass, check the drop-in water exercise calendar and get active (classes are space permitting).

Take the plunge, we will see you in the pool at Mount Vernon Rec Center!

Get moving in the expanded, two-level  Fitness Center! Workout your way using various cardio and strength equipment — from recumbent bikes and stair climbers to Pilates reformers to strength equipment and free weights. Join drop-in group fitness classes  (yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Zumba, Les Mills Bodypump^TM) classes hosted in four classrooms located in the center.  Sign up now for classes in Parktakes. 

Purchase sessions with the Park Authority’s certified Personal Trainers to maximize your health and wellness efforts. Nationally Certified Trainers will outline custom routines and provide health coaching and nutrition counseling to help you meet your goals.    

Please note that locker room access may be limited but two family restrooms with showers are available for use. Lockers in the ice area can be used, please bring your own lock. Cubby space is available in the Fitness Center. Locker rooms are available for use, please bring your own lock.